Evertt James Coplan

Evertt James Coplan, 91, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 with his loving family at his side. He was born November 1, 1920 in Cove, Arkansas to John J. Coplan and Ruby Ray Darnell Coplan. Evertt grew up in Arkansas graduating from Waldron High School with the class of 1940. After graduating, he joined the Citizens Conservation Corp where he worked with the forestry department. He served his country by joining the United States Army also serving during World War II. Evertt received an Honorable Discharge in 1945. He continued his service being a member of the US Army Reserve. July 27, 1946 would be a very special day to Evertt as he would marry his best friend, Earlene Johnnie Wisley. They celebrated 66 wonderful years together. Evertt began working for the US Army Reserve Center on York Street as an Administrative Clerk. He felt it was his duty and honor to take care of the records, facility, and the men and women serving in the US Army Reserve. This honor would last a span of 30 years from which Evertt retired in 1975. Evertt and Earlene were active members of the Eastern Heights Baptist Church from 1960 to present. He enjoyed researching genealogy for family and visiting with his friends and family members via phone, letters, and email. Evertt was a wonderful Christian man and a sweet, kind, and loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a positive person and always had a kind word to say. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Evertt was preceded in death by his father, John J. Coplan; mother and step father, Ruby and Herbert Castleberry; sister, Nora Minor; step sisters, Alamerle Frost, Willa Mae Castleberry; step brother, Freelin Castleberry; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Eufa Wisley; and brother-in-law, Carl Wisley. He is survived by his wife, Earlene Coplan of the home; his daughter, Janice Little and husband Howard of Muskogee; his son, Ron Coplan and wife Phyllis of Oktaha; grandchildren, Leigh Ann Hardy and husband Phillip of McKinney, TX., Andy Little and wife Lindsay of Broken Arrow, Emma Coplan and Will Coplan of Oktaha; great grandchildren, Kennedi and Drew Little of Broken Arrow, Reagan and Riley Hardy of McKinney, TX.; sister-in-laws, Freda Wisley of Lavaca, AR. and Velma Castleberry of Ft. Smith, AR.; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. The family would like to thank Dr. Kyger, and all the staff of Muskogee Regional and Solara Hospitals, Sooner Home Health, and Angel Helpers for their excellent care.

Evertt James Coplan

November 1, 1920 - September 25, 2012